Cross-body climber
A compound exercise for the obliques and abs, with help from the front delts, quads. Equipment: no equipment.
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WorksObliquesAbsFront deltsQuads
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How to do it
- Setup: High plank, hands under the shoulders.
- Drive one knee toward the opposite elbow
- Switch legs quickly, hips low
Muscles worked

Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all cross-body climber alternatives.
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